King Charles Shares Father’s Day Tribute Without Mentioning Prince Harry

Father’s Day this year brought a mix of warmth and tension in the royal world. King Charles III honored his late father, Prince Philip, with a touching post. But what many noticed more was what the post didn’t include. His own sons, especially Prince Harry, were completely left out.

A Tribute Full of Memories, But One Name Missing

On June 15, the Royal Family’s official Instagram shared a series of nostalgic images. They featured a young King Charles with Prince Philip. Camilla, the Queen, was also shown with her father, Major Bruce Shand. The post was simple but heartfelt. The caption read, “To all Dads everywhere, we wish you a happy Father’s Day today.”

They even shared a sweet video clip of Charles as a baby with his dad. It was sentimental and warm. But neither Prince William nor Prince Harry made an appearance in the tribute.

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Prince William Stands Proud Beside His Father

Just a day before, the King celebrated his official birthday at Trooping the Colour. It was a grand royal event held on June 14. Charles stood proudly with Prince William, Princess Kate, and their three children. The family smiled from the Buckingham Palace balcony, waving to crowds below.

The Prince and Princess of Wales also posted a cheerful Father’s Day message of their own. They shared a happy family photo with George, Charlotte, and Louis. It was the perfect royal picture.

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Prince Harry Left Out Again

While William stood in the spotlight, Harry was once again missing. He and Meghan Markle now live in California. And for the third year in a row, they were not part of the birthday parade or Father’s Day moments.

Many fans and royal watchers noticed the silence around Harry. With no mention, no photos, and no acknowledgment, it felt like another sign of a deepening gap between father and son.

Harry Still Hopes for Peace

Even though he was left out, Harry hasn’t given up hope for healing. Just last month, in an interview with BBC News, he opened up about wanting reconciliation. He said, “I would love reconciliation with my family. There’s no point in continuing to fight anymore… Life is precious.”

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Harry has spoken about his father’s health too. King Charles is currently undergoing treatment for a form of cancer that hasn’t been publicly named. Harry admitted he doesn’t know “how much longer” his father might have.

But despite these heartfelt statements, things don’t seem to be improving. Harry also said in the same interview that Charles “won’t speak to me,” even after repeated attempts to reach out.

No Plans to Return to the UK

Harry also made it clear that a return to the UK isn’t on the horizon. He said, “I can’t see a world in which I would bring my wife and children back to the U.K. at this point.” He explained that safety concerns and lack of connection with his family make it impossible.

He also shared how painful it is that his children may never experience the country he once called home. “It’s really quite sad,” he added.

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Royal commentator Christopher Andersen weighed in. He told Us Weekly that Harry’s recent words could have deepened the divide. “If you are someone undergoing cancer treatment, to hear those words from your son would, I think, be fairly upsetting,” he said.

So while King Charles publicly remembers his own father, the distance between him and Harry continues to grow. And even on a day meant to celebrate fatherhood, the royal silence spoke louder than words.